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st mungo museum of religious life and art
To book phone 0141 276 9505/6
Pre-5s
2 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0RH
Storytelling
Early Level, Pre-5s
Per group: £12.50 (Glasgow) or £14.50
During this workshop children will find out
more about our amazing Chinese objects
through storytelling. The interactive nature
of this session encourages children to
imaginatively bring a story to life using
props, dressing up and role play. LIT 0-19a
The award-winning St Mungo
Museum of Religious Life and
Art aims to promote respect and
understanding between people of
different faiths and of none. The
museum is an exciting resource
which encourages children to
engage with both world faiths and
contemporary issues affecting
society today.
Primary
Bigot Busters: Tackling
Sectarianism
Second Level, Primary 5–7
Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36
Q: What sometimes happens when you mix
religion, football and politics together with
intolerance?
A: Sectarianism! Learners will explore the
problem of sectarianism in Scotland and
ways to tackle it. RME 2-09b
Holocaust Memorial Sessions
Second Level, Primary 5–7
Per class: FREE (Glasgow) or £36
This workshop has been created to mark
Holocaust Memorial Day. It focuses on
museum objects which tell stories of hope,
in particular the stories of Ernest Levy,
Marianne Grant and Jane Haining.
SOC 2-01a
Welcome to St Mungo Museum
Second Level, Primary 5–7
FREE for all schools
This interactive workshop offers an
introduction to world faiths and to St Mungo
Museum. A specific subject to focus on can
be chosen from the following: Citizenship,
Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism,
Islam, Judaism, Paganism, Sikhism.
RME 2-06a
Glasgow Necropolis
FREE for all schools
By arrangement – please email
tours@glasgownecropolis.org
The Friends of Glasgow Necropolis offer
informative tours of Glasgow Necropolis,
just behind St Mungo Museum, which can
be tailored for schools. From these, pupils
can learn a great deal about Glasgow’s
history, such as about the importance of
industrialists in the past. The Friends also
offer PowerPoint presentations about the
Necropolis to schools.
Curious is an innovative Glasgow Museums
project. It will celebrate the London
2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
and prepare for the 2014 Commonwealth
Games by creating intercultural dialogue
and a legacy of increased understanding
of each other, our city and our collections.
Curious includes a schools programme
that was developed in partnership with
schools and reflects the approach of the
Curriculum for Excellence.
Tinga Tinga
Early Level, Primary 1
FREE for all schools
Available until October 2012
Meet colourful African animals and dance
with our friendly skeleton. Children will
explore music, dance and tales from around
the world. RME 0-06a
A Curiously Open Mind
Second Level, Primary 5–7
FREE for all schools
A self-led active-learning trail with an
introduction from museum staff. Working
in groups, pupils will learn more about
Scotland’s rich and diverse culture. They
will also find out more about the Hindu god
Shiva and discover how to play the ancient
African game Warri. Teachers will receive a
pre-visit pack in advance. RME 2-06c
Curious About Museums
CPD for Teachers
St Mungo Museum has on display
a wealth of objects that are perfect
for a cross-curricular approach to
learning. Come and explore the
collection with us and investigate
how this excellent resource can be
used to build your own topic.
Open Tuesday–Sunday;
closed Monday.
asl Programme
All workshops can be adapted for ASL
– phone 0141 276 9505/6 to discuss.
Workshops are FREE for ASL schools.
Curious is part of the Scottish Project. The Scottish Project has
been funded by Legacy Trust UK, creating a lasting impact from
the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by funding
ideas and local talent to inspire creativity across the UK and by
the National Lottery through Creative Scotland.
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